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Cinnamon roll vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and pumpkin?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B3, yet pumpkin is richer in vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 170% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 305 times more sodium than pumpkin. Cinnamon roll has 305mg of sodium, while pumpkin has 1mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Pumpkin, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +771.4%
Contains more IronIron +71.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1281.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.06mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +345%
Contains more FatsFats +26510%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more WaterWater +382.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73420%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon roll Pumpkin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pumpkin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.052g 57%
Vitamin A 0µg 426µg 47%
Fats 26.61g 0.1g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.005g 24%
Selenium 13µg 0.3µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.013g 22%
Calories 452kcal 26kcal 21%
Calcium 183mg 21mg 16%
Carbs 48.6g 6.5g 14%
Folate 72µg 16µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.05mg 13%
Sodium 305mg 1mg 13%
Phosphorus 131mg 44mg 12%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.1µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.6mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 9mg 10%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.127mg 7%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.125mg 7%
Iron 1.37mg 0.8mg 7%
Potassium 102mg 340mg 7%
Protein 4.45g 1g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g 3%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.32mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.061mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.11mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.06mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.298mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 6g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 2.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 8.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.054mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.032mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pumpkin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cinnamon roll
23%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.